Alpha MA-1 Blood Chit Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green

Alpha's MA-1 flight jacket with "Blood Chit" sewn on the inside lining was a
type of flag that contained a message in several languages identifying an airman
as a U.S. Aviator if they were shot down, to aid the airman in avoiding capture
and in being returned safely to U.S. Forces. A reward was offered for this
assistance. This is a classic flight jacket made for the military for over 40
years and features nylon flight satin outer shell with reversible orange nylon
lining with the Blood Chit sewn into it, front closure storm flap, knitted
collar, cuffs, and waistband and Alpha signature zippered utility/pencil pocket.

MA-1 Blood Chit Flight Jacket Features:

WATER RESISTANT Protects during mild wet conditions

REVERSIBLE Double zipper pulls, can be reversedn

Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension

MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve

Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag

Sleeve shirring

Two lower flap pockets

Two interior welt pockets

Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband

Ottoman knit cuffs

Size Chart:

This item has a Tight fit. We suggest buying one size larger than you
normally wear.

Small

Medium

Large

XL

2X

3X

Weight (lbs)

110-130

130-160

160-185

185-210

210-230

230-250

Height (in.)

60-67

65-74

67-76

67-76

67-76

67-76

Chest (in.)

34-36

38-40

40-42

44-46

46-48

48-50

MA-1 HISTORY
Introduced by the mid-1950s, the MA-1 became the flight jacket of U.S. Air Force
and Navy pilots and ground crew. Designed for use in temperatures of 14-50
degrees F, the MA-1 had a 100% wool knit collar, waistband and cuffs. The MA-1
discarded the mouton fur collar of its predecessor, the B-15, because it
interfered with the parachute harness worn by aviators. Other features of the
jacket included a tab that the oxygen mask was clipped to, tabs to hold the
headset wires in place and the original U.S. Air Force decal. These features
were eventually removed from the flight jacket as it was adopted by other
branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and equipment for pilots changed.

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Alpha MA-1 Blood Chit Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green

Alpha MA-1 Blood Chit Nylon Flight Jacket - Sage Green Overview:

Alpha's MA-1 flight jacket with "Blood Chit" sewn on the inside lining was a
type of flag that contained a message in several languages identifying an airman
as a U.S. Aviator if they were shot down, to aid the airman in avoiding capture
and in being returned safely to U.S. Forces. A reward was offered for this
assistance. This is a classic flight jacket made for the military for over 40
years and features nylon flight satin outer shell with reversible orange nylon
lining with the Blood Chit sewn into it, front closure storm flap, knitted
collar, cuffs, and waistband and Alpha signature zippered utility/pencil pocket.

MA-1 Blood Chit Flight Jacket Features:

WATER RESISTANT Protects during mild wet conditions

REVERSIBLE Double zipper pulls, can be reversedn

Alpha logo on zig-zag zipper extension

MA-1 utility pocket on sleeve

Signature red "Remove Before Flight" flag

Sleeve shirring

Two lower flap pockets

Two interior welt pockets

Knit rib collar, cuffs and waistband

Ottoman knit cuffs

Size Chart:

This item has a Tight fit. We suggest buying one size larger than you
normally wear.

Small

Medium

Large

XL

2X

3X

Weight (lbs)

110-130

130-160

160-185

185-210

210-230

230-250

Height (in.)

60-67

65-74

67-76

67-76

67-76

67-76

Chest (in.)

34-36

38-40

40-42

44-46

46-48

48-50

MA-1 HISTORY
Introduced by the mid-1950s, the MA-1 became the flight jacket of U.S. Air Force
and Navy pilots and ground crew. Designed for use in temperatures of 14-50
degrees F, the MA-1 had a 100% wool knit collar, waistband and cuffs. The MA-1
discarded the mouton fur collar of its predecessor, the B-15, because it
interfered with the parachute harness worn by aviators. Other features of the
jacket included a tab that the oxygen mask was clipped to, tabs to hold the
headset wires in place and the original U.S. Air Force decal. These features
were eventually removed from the flight jacket as it was adopted by other
branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and equipment for pilots changed.